Mercedes Second Chance

Mercedes second chance Podcast Ep. 10

The Answer Is Tyrone grew up in Pasadena California as a black man and he was the minority. He loved his friends and family, but he never felt he belonged anywhere. He started smoking crack as a teen and did not stop until he was in his mid-twenties. Tyrone got clean in Portland Oregon after being homeless for many years. In recovery, he acquired a bachelor’s degree, a career in human resources as a director, bought a home, and became a single father to his son. In this episode, he talks about his road to recovery, his all-time lows, and how he has created a path to healing along the way. Tyrone is not perfect and relapse is a part of his story but he shows us the only mistake one can make in recovery is not coming back. You don’t want to miss this episode, get ready to be surprised and empowered!Do you feel your life is out of control? It doesn't have to be, there is a solution. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Power of Redemption, Promise King

I have found that on my spiritual journey, not everyone who changes my life, or helps me elevate to the next level will be in recovery. That’s the beauty of recovery, we work the 12 steps to right our wrongs, change our defective belief systems, and re-enter the world better than we came in. I first met promise at a Civil Rights Debate & Dialogue event, hosted by the League of Minority Voters. The event was a space for candidates running for governor to discuss their stance on civil rights, and their potential plan to make Oregon a more supportive and inclusive environment for minorities. In attendance were democrats, republicans, independents, and non-partisan candidates peacefully occupying one space. I wondered what could possibly make people from such opposing backgrounds, civilly come together to address one matter. Once the candidates spoke at the podium, I quickly learned what they all had in common, a profound respect for Promise and the work he is doing. Shortly after that, I learned Promise founded League of Minority Voters. He became my mentor. We talked about God and the restoration that has been done in our lives. We are kindred spirits. Promise was one of the first people to believe in my potential for political leadership. He told me I should use everything in my life that I have gone through, to influence policy, and run for office. It was like he gave me permission to dream big. What blows me away about Promise is that he is from Africa, yet he lives in the United States advocating for, and educating minorities, even when he is not accepted among them. He says his confidence and trust is in God, not in the acceptance of people. In this episode Promise shares with me the difference between passion and purpose. I won’t spoil it for you so you’ll have to tune in for this life-changing message. Promise hasn’t always been amongst the political elites. He has faced pain, rejection, and even a near death experience. In fact, that is what changed the trajectory of his life. He tells how God has used all of it to better prepare, and equip him for the work he is doing now. You’ll be inspired no matter what your background is. Join us as Promise and I talk about God’s grace, and the endless possibilities each person has. Don’t miss this one! Join us on this transformative journey as Promise shares his remarkable story of redemption, resilience, and political leadership. Tune in to our podcast episode to discover the power of purpose and the endless possibilities that lie within each of us. Don't miss out on this life-changing message! #SpiritualJourney #Redemption #PoliticalLeadership #Transformation #Podcast #TuneInNow #Inspiration #Purpose #EndlessPossibilities See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Taking My Life Back: Maya's Story

Maya Noble is a beautiful, intelligent, and vibrant woman. Maya grew up in North Portland and is not a stranger to drugs, crime, violence, and complete hopelessness. Although Maya had 4 children to raise, she found herself caught up in the grips of a serious drug addiction. Wanting a better life for herself but not seeing a way out, Maya sought help through the 12-Step Anonymous program of recovery. Maya recently celebrated 16 years of sobriety and has more than one reason to celebrate. Since being in recovery she has mended relationships with her children, went back to school for her GED, and now pursues her master’s degree in Social Work. She has a career in Health & Mental Health practices, owns her own home, and raises her youngest child and grandchild, both under the age of 10. Maya was one of the first faces I saw when I came into recovery. She welcomed me, encouraged me, and supported me as if I was the most important person in the world. She is poised, kind, and driven. Most important, Maya is sober and leads a life of dignity and integrity during a time young women need someone to look up to most. Don’t miss this heart-wrenching episode of Maya giving an intimate account of her battle with drugs and alcohol, and her journey through recovery. You’ll walk away feeling, if Maya can do it, anyone can! Do you feel like giving up? Has your life become out of control? Listen to this podcast and seek help at your nearest treatment center. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

From A Boy To A Man, Roy Moore III

Roy is a respected and influential member in the Recovery community. He is not only respected for the work he’s done on himself, but he’s respected for the life he has built outside of recovery. I first encountered Roy at the Miracles Club during a recovery-speaker fundraiser. He accredited the Miracles Club for being the first safe place he and his siblings could call home as a child. He said the community there helped raise him, and helped his parents with their personal drug addiction as well. Roy opened up about his process through the 12-Step program. He said “I grew up in recovery” and I thought he meant he was forced to attend 12-Step meetings as a child. What he meant was he came into recovery a boy, and through the 12-Step process, he has grown into a man. Being around recovery at a young age planted the seed he would one day need to break free from his own self-made prison. The disease of addiction, like recovery, can make a person become almost unrecognizable. That is what happened to Roy. In this episode Roy tells his jaw-dropping story of going from being a drug dealer and into gang-life, to becoming an addict, and being his own best customer. Roy’s life like many addict’s, became a miserable existence, decaying emotionally with a crushing awareness that life would always be that way, unless he got help from a divine intervention. He turned to his loved ones for help and sought treatment. Roy gives insight and explains the spiritual and practical tools he uses in his everyday life. Roy now serves as the Director for the Community Care Team at POIC. His peers call him a mentor and a powerful force, impacting and healing the community each and every day. Roy has every reason to love life now. He has a career, owns a home, and has a beautiful partner to share his new life with. Tune in, you don’t want to miss one of the most memorable guests we’ve had! Follow us, Like us, Share us, and Subscribe to us at http://www.mercedessecondchance.com and join us on our journey to make a difference. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Get Ready For Amir Islam

Amir Salam is a lively, passionate, and enthusiastic member of the 12th-Step Recovery community. I met Amir on a virtual platform discussing spiritual principles, walking and living in gratitude, and conducting self-inventory daily, to be intentional about how we show up in the world. Amir works as an Executive Director at a successful music enterprise, and loves the work he does. He makes sure to mention, that if it were not for the 12-Step recovery program and daily maintenance, he would not be able to sustain his wonderful career. Amir says whatever he puts in front of his recovery is what he will lose. Recovery must come first. Although Amir is a devout husband, a wonderful father, and a hard-working business man, Amir also battled drug addiction. Looking at his Sharp attire, Grammy Award winning friends, college education, and pristine reputation, you would never guess Amir used drugs, and got entangled in the dark world of addiction. He openly discusses his experience in hopes of helping, or possibly preventing others from going down the same route. I was drawn to Amir's raw description of addiction, and how it drug him so far, he began doing things he said he would never do. Amir discusses the seriousness and the nature of this disease. He chases his recovery like he chased drugs, Amir throws himself into the middle of the recovery world. “Staying in the middle so you don’t fall off the edges,” is our recovery motto. He participates in events, helps plan fundraisers, and facilitates spaces for addicts to come and recover. Amir is committed to getting the message of hope out, that any addict can stop using drugs, lose the desire to use drugs, and find a new way to live. Don't miss this inspiring and unforgettable interview with Amir Islam. He will give you a new perspective on life, and open your eyes to the world of endless possibility. Does your career in the public eye prevent you from seeking help for addiction? Don't let it, you're not alone, seek some help. Follow us, Like us, Share us, and Subscribe to us at http://www.mercedessecondchance.com and join us on our journey to make a difference. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.